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Established in 2005, Wells Music Publishers published revised editions of the Practice in Music Theory Grades 1 to 8 series with its iconic coloured book covers.  The Teachers' Choice series for piano which first began with higher grade pieces in 2007 took off with all Grades 1 to 8 from 2009.  The biennial series has since been highly sought after by piano teachers and students. For most students who have studied the works of Josephine Koh, the learning of music theory and piano has become a less arduous task.  More advanced students and musicians would have found Musical Forms and Terms  a most handy study guide. Understanding Orchestration, The Orchestra and its Instruments was released in 2015, a modern treatise wonderfully presented for the serious musician. Beyond serving the needs of those preparing for ABRSM examinations, the publications of Wells Music Publishers continue to instil meaning and value in music education.  

Updates!
Teachers' Choice 2017 & 2018, Grades 1 to 8 
The Teachers' Choice 2017 & 2018 series has certainly been well received.  We are proud that this collection of examination and repertory pieces has served teachers and students so very well over the years.  Your feedback is valued and we look forward to serving you even better in the near future.
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The latest series of Teachers' Choice, Selected Repertory and Studies 2017 & 2018 consists of a variety of choice pieces based on the ABRSM piano examination syllabi.   The collection of pieces and studies with fingering, pedal marks and and other stylistic details annotated and edited by Josephine Koh serve to expand the piano students' repertoire, beyond taking the graded ABRSM Piano Examinations. As with all our previous editions, teachers and students will benefit in a great way from the pleasant layout and commentary of each piece

The examination pieces of Grades 1 to 8 in this series are valid for use in 2017, up till the spring season of 2019 in the UK.  For other regions, the pieces are valid for examinations till the end of 2019.
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Practice in Music Theory 
(New Editions with Model Answers)

The latest editions of ​Practice in Music Theory Grade 4, 5, 7 and 8 (4th Edition) are now published with detachable MODEL ANSWERS. You may purchase these publications from our online Wells Music Shop or your nearest music store.
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    Understanding Orchestration, 
   The Orchestra and It Instruments
     A Comprehensive Text 
     Part I:
  • Every orchestral instrument is described and discussed in detail - its mechanism, range, tone, timbre, techniques and limitations.
  • Informative illustrations, photographs, graphics and musical scores are presented.
  • Period instruments, the predecessors of the modern makes, are discussed in the context of their usage and existence.  
  • The combined effects of each ensemble - the string quartet, the woodwind choir, the brass choir and percussion ensemble are presented as unique entities.
What is Orchestration?
Part II: 
Beyond instruments, from the mature Baroque to the twentieth century, representative works of the greatest orchestrators are presented, with annotations that analyze and discuss their prominent features.  The mystery soon unravels, as the author guides the readers through these timeless works.  Instrumental sounds are combined, with melody, harmony, timbre and the composers musical responses to narratives, literary works, pictures, scenes, moods, personal experiences, emotions and a whole range of artistic intentions.

A 21st Century Treatise
In an age of which information can easily be obtained from the internet, this volume is a treatise for the time. The science and art of music are presented within the progressive chapters which trace the journey of the intriguing musical minds.   With quotes of Berlioz, Rimsky Korsakov and several modern writers, this publication is an agglomeration of musical ideas, complete with foreign terms, abbreviations, signs, symbols and glossary of performance directions.  

For Who?
  • Music Students preparing for advanced graded theory examinations (Grades 6,7 and 8)
  • Those preparing for diploma theory exams, including AMusTCL, LMusTCL, FMusTCL
  • Music as an subject for ‘O’ levels, ‘A’ levels, IB or university examinations.
  • Music Teachers who teach advanced level music theory, composition and arrangement. 
  • Instrumentalists, developing composers and conductors who need relevant insights into score-reading and orchestral techniques. 

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